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  • Can I Mount a Front Hitch and Bull Bar or Grille Guard Together on a 2015 Ford Explorer XLT
  • I may have a solution for you, but there will be interference issues when trying to mount these two types of accessories on the front of your 2015 Ford Explorer XLT so you would need to choose one or the other; unfortunately there is not a combo of these two available. If you'd like to go with the front hitch, the Curt # C31052 is the available front hitch for your Explorer and will give you a durable hitch with a 2" receiver. Curt hitches typically have a much thicker powder coating on...
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  • Availability of Tan Covercraft Seat Savers to Fit 2013 Ford Explorer Front/Second /Third Row Seats
  • The Covercraft SeatSaver Seat Covers, part # SS8408PCTN, you have referenced will fit the second row of your 2013 Ford Explorer if your seats are 60/40 split bench seat with center shoulder belt and the fold down covered armrest. If you do not have the fold down armrest you will need the Covercraft SeatSaver Seat Covers, part # SS8407PCTN. If your second row of seats are bucket seats you will need the Covercraft SeatSaver Seat Covers, part # SS7437PCTN. The front seat covers would be...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2019 Ford Explorer with Flush Side Rails
  • In order to put crossbars on the flush mounted side rails of your 2019 Ford Explorer you'll want to use the Rhino Rack # RRRCH4 feet with # RRRCP45-BK fit kit and the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2. Rhino Rack offers a similar quality and durability of the more expensive roof racks at a much better price point and they will allow you to carry a kayak carrier Thule Hull-A-Port # TH834. This Rhino Rack will mount to the fixed mounting points on your flush mounted side rails...
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  • Availability of No-Drill Mud Flaps for 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • We do offer no-drill rear mud flaps for your 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Rock Tamers offers their heavy-duty hitch-mount Adjustable Mud Flap System # ERT00108 that fits on a 2-inch hitch ball mount. These are easy to install and remove and they adjust both vertically and horizontally. They can even be trimmed to a specific size if you like. Please refer to the linked video. A similar system is offered by Roadmaster, their kit # RM-4400-73. If you do not have a hitch then you can use...
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  • Towing Mirrors for 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
  • We do have universal fit towing mirrors but there are no custom fit towing mirrors for the 2011 Ford Explorer at present. I recommend the door mount mirror # 11650. It will fit as long as there is no molding or cladding at the bottom of the door. Another popular towing mirror is # KS3891 which straps to the factory mirror. I have linked videos of these mirrors for you to check out.
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  • Availability of 1-1/4 hitch cover with American Flag
  • The only trailer hitch cover that features a flag and is directly compatible with an 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver is our American Flag Trailer Hitch Cover, part # AUT2-FLAG-C. This premium hitch cover has a polished stainless steel base so you won't have to worry about rust or corrosion. To secure the hitch cover to your hitch, I recommend using a pin and clip # C21410 or a hitch lock like # e98879 which will deter theft.
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  • Does Valterra Offer a 4 Inch Diameter Replacement Access Hatch in Black
  • It is indeed available in black, as part # A10-2170BKVP. I've linked to a product description video featuring the # A10-2170BKVP.
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  • Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness TPH-006 Availability
  • Yes, the TPH-006 wiring harness is the same as the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED87FR we have on our site.
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  • Replacement Drum and Disc Brake Kits for Tandem Axle Boat Trailer Used in Salt Water
  • We can help you with new brakes for your tandem-axle boat trailer that is used in a salt water environment. We offer both electric and hydraulic drum brakes. Electric brakes are more and more supplied as the OEM equipment on boat trailers. This is mostly due to their lower cost and generally far simpler installation than hydraulic brakes. However, we do not have any drum brakes of either type with stainless steel construction. We DO have disc brake kits with stainless components and...
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  • Availability of a Trailer Hitch that is Hidden For a 2013 Ford Explorer
  • All of the trailer hitches we carry for the 2013 Ford Explorer will have the receiver and part of the crosstube visible beneath the rear fascia on the vehicle as you can see in the video I have linked showing installation of Curt hitch # C13386. If you plan on doing some towing with the hitch I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. And for trailer wiring you can use # C56093.
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  • Replacement Mounting Hardware for Rooftop Cargo Carrier to Fit 2017 Ford Explorer Roof Rack
  • I could not find order history from you for a rooftop cargo carrier purchase but we can help. We do carry loads of replacement parts, adapters and other accessories for rooftop cargo boxes like # Y07337and cargo baskets like # C18115. The Ford Explorer is currently in its 5th generation; both the 2015 and 2017 model years are within that same generation. I could find no information suggesting that Ford changed the OEM roof rack crossbars from the 2015 model year to the 2017. Please confirm...
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  • Adapting 4-Pole on 2005 Ford Explorer to a 7-Way for Towing a Boat
  • Since boat trailers don't typically have electric brakes, I'm assuming you mainly need the 7-way for the lighting circuits and perhaps for an electric reverse lock-out solenoid on a hydraulic brake actuating trailer coupler. The Hopkins # 37185 adapter will plug directly into the4-pole that's already installed on your Explorer and provide a functioning 7-way, as well as retaining an operational 4-pole. The adapter will have four remaining wires. The blue wire would usually be used to carry...
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  • 2016 Ford Interceptor Utility Trailer Wiring Harness Availability
  • The Ford Interceptor is based on the Ford Explorer so it is very likely that the Curt wiring harness part # C56172 would fit it. What you can do is check out the install video I attached that shows this harness being installed on a similar 2015 Explorer and then check your vehicle once it arrives to see if the install connectors are there.
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  • OEM Style Trailer Hitch for 2011 Ford Explorer
  • The hitches we offer for your Explorer, the Curt Class III, part # C13386 and the Draw-Tite # 76034 both have the receiver tube sitting below the rear bumper fascia as shown in the photos I provided for you. We don't offer an OEM style hitch for your Explorer. You would need to see a Ford dealer about that.
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  • What is Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport
  • For recreational towing there is limited trim levels/configurations of the 2016 Ford Explorer that can be flat towed. According to Ford from their online owners manual neither front-wheel-drive or four-wheel drive models of the 2016 Explorer can be flat towed. The front-wheel-drive models can be dolly towed. For this I suggest the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes and Tilt Bed Frame, # DM9713093. You can flat tow versions of the 3.5L EcoBoost or 3.5L Duratec equipped vehicle...
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  • Will Putco Halogen Headlight Bulbs # P239007NW Fit on 2001 Ford Explorer
  • The Putco PURE 9007 Halogen Headlight Bulbs # P239007NW will provide a very bright and blue headlight beam for your 2001 Ford Explorer. The wattage of the bulbs are 55 watts at 12 volts for the low beam and 65 watts at 12 volts for high beams with a color temperature of 6000 degrees K and come with a 1-year warranty. Another option, although it does not meet Department of Transportation specifications and is intended for off-road use only, is the EVO CIPA Formance Lights # CM93373. The...
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  • Availability of a Trailer Swivel Jack with 8 to 10 Inch Pneumatic Wheels
  • All of the swivel trailer jacks that we carry that have wheels have plastic wheels with the exception of the Trailer Valet, # STC-V211. With this jack you also get a trailer mover. The jack has a tongue weight capacity of 500 pounds so if you need a higher capacity you would have to go with a model with a plastic wheel. I have linked all of the swivel jacks that have wheels.
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  • Is There a Detachable Version of the 20" Wide TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps
  • We do not have a 20" wide quick attach model of step similar to the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps # TLA7802. The closest we have to 20" wide that are detachable are the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # SS02 which are 17" wide.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for 2018 Ford Explorer that Gives Complete Access to Rear Cargo Area
  • That would depend on a few things like the handlebar length of the inner most loaded bike on the Hollywood Racks # HR1400Z as well as the height of the bike and the hitch you have installed. There is a rack I can guarantee will give you full access to rear cargo area of your vehicle with bikes loaded with the Thule Apex Swing # TH9027XT which swings out and away from the rear of the vehicle to give complete access without any guesswork. Check out the review video link I attached for more...
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  • Trailer Hitch With Minimal Fascia Trimming Availability for 2020 Ford Explorer
  • All the hitches available for the 2020 Ford Explorer would require trimming the fascia in similar fashion. Of the available choices, we'd recommend the etrailer brand Class III hitch, part # e29YR because of its reasonable price, high quality and mostly because it's manufactured here in the US. The installation isn't too terribly difficult, we'll link to the install instructions and an install video to check out.
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